What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn front-line
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.
How To Stop Wasting And Start Saving
February 9, 2015
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Member One FCU offers three lessons gleaned from six years of operating a process improvement team.
3 Ways To Cut Expenses
February 9, 2015
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Patelco Credit Union reduced its controllable expenses by 10% and shares ways other credit unions can, too.
2 Strategies To Achieve Efficiency Beyond Your Weight Class
February 9, 2015
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These two mid-sized credit unions hold their own in terms of employee productivity and efficiency, even when compared to larger peers.
The Difference Between Productivity And Efficiency
February 8, 2015
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This cheat sheet offers a visual breakdown of the meaning behind two often-confused metrics.
Economic Up Tempo May Prompt Rate Ratchet
February 6, 2015
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Rising wages, employment may be greeted by rate hikes as Fed works to direct economic harmony.
Self-Serve Processing Is “The New Black”
February 2, 2015
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Borrowers will pay fees for the ability to make a payment online or over the phone. The bottom line: convenient payment options are no longer optional.
Callahan Bowl XI Predicts Seattle Repeat
January 26, 2015
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Deflating news to Patriots partisans: Callahan data points to Seahawks triumph.
How After-Hours Underwriting Boosts Auto Lending
January 26, 2015
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Increase profits by processing loans after your doors close.
That’s It, I Quit!
January 21, 2015
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Employees have numerous reasons for jumping ship. Here’s how to mitigate those grievances.
Core Conversion At The Helm
January 20, 2015
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A Q&A on core conversion strategies with the controller of Northwest Federal Credit Union.
How To Stop Wasting And Start Saving
Member One FCU offers three lessons gleaned from six years of operating a process improvement team.
3 Ways To Cut Expenses
Patelco Credit Union reduced its controllable expenses by 10% and shares ways other credit unions can, too.
2 Strategies To Achieve Efficiency Beyond Your Weight Class
These two mid-sized credit unions hold their own in terms of employee productivity and efficiency, even when compared to larger peers.
The Difference Between Productivity And Efficiency
This cheat sheet offers a visual breakdown of the meaning behind two often-confused metrics.
Self-Serve Processing Is “The New Black”
Borrowers will pay fees for the ability to make a payment online or over the phone. The bottom line: convenient payment options are no longer ...
Callahan Bowl XI Predicts Seattle Repeat
Deflating news to Patriots partisans: Callahan data points to Seahawks triumph.
How After-Hours Underwriting Boosts Auto Lending
Increase profits by processing loans after your doors close.
That’s It, I Quit!
Employees have numerous reasons for jumping ship. Here’s how to mitigate those grievances.
Core Conversion At The Helm
A Q&A on core conversion strategies with the controller of Northwest Federal Credit Union.
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Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
What Credit Unions Can Do NOW To Launch And Expand Student Lending Programs
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.
What Would A 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Mean For Credit Unions And Members?
Andrew Lepczyk
A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.
5 Tucson Credit Unions Join Forces For Affordable Housing
Savana Morie
A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.
4 Important Exceptions To Track For Commercial Lending
Callahan & Associates
Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.
The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted
Aaron Passman
Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
Simplify Credit Card Issuing For Sustainable Growth
Callahan & Associates
How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?
Will Ultra-Low Interest Rates Improve Housing Affordability?
Andrew Lepczyk
Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.
Economic Up Tempo May Prompt Rate Ratchet